I hear you're being sent to Madrid for the annual conference . Is that right ?   Yes , it would be my first trip overseas . Actually , it's going to be my first time leaving the country .   Are you serious ? You haven't even been anywhere on vacation ?   No , I have never vacationed anywhere exotic . But even if I don't get a chance to travel on my personal time , at least I can travel on company time !   Well , being able to go to the conference sounds like such a great opportunity . Have you applied at the embassy for a visa yet ?   Yes , it wasn't too hard to get . All I had to do was fill out the paperwork and pay the application fee .   You leave next Tuesday , right ? What time is your flight ?   My flight departs at 7 am . I have everything except for my luggage ready .   If your flight is leaving so early , I can take you to the airport and see you off . I'll still be able to make it into the office by 9 .   That would be great ! Thanks a lot ! 